Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies

Earhart not only teaches the CA state standards but they teach internationalism as well!! Students become so well rounded at this school that it's amazing.
--Submitted by a teacher

Amelia Erhart is an excellent school that teaches the children in a well rounded environment. They are taught how to use what they learn in helping their surrounding communitites.
--Submitted by a parent

There is such a strong sense of community here you truly feel a part of a family.

It is a great school with high expectaions for their students. The education is well rounded and there are many "extra curricular" activities offered.
--Submitted by a teacher

This is my daughter's third year at AE. For the most part my wife and I have been very pleased with her education thus far. My major concern is the class size and transfers. It seems the principal likes the fact that we have more than 200 transfer requests which is more than double what other schools get. He likes to "brag" about this constently. When do we cut it off. AE is quickly approaching 1000 students and class sizes are over 30 students. When does a teacher stop being effective...20, 25, 30?
--Submitted by a parent

This is an excellent school with very professional staff. A big plus for me is getting graded papers back. In my children's old school this never happened. So I was basically clueless as to how my children were doing. I'm happy how the principal doesn't constantly mention the standardized test scores and the teachers don't seem to mercilessly drill the students on it and thus making good standardized test scores the primary function of the school. They have a different approach. They sincerely want the children to learn the basics reading, writing and arithmetic as well as proper manners, how to be upstanding citizens and taking responsibility. If you want music, foreign language, technology and much more in your child's life this is the school for you. Parents are encouraged to play a part in their children's education and are well informed about what is going on. I feel blessed to have my children accepted at this school. Thank you AE for bringing the joy of learning back into my childern's heart.
--Submitted by a parent

Each teacher in our school cares about children, about their well being and academic potential. We focus on values of the IB, being caring, responsible, well balanced, thinkers. We have many programs for helping our community, collecting plastic for ovens in Darfur, collecting pennies for our local Animal Samaritans. Each child in 5th grade must choose a "cause" to help the world, community, research, plan a presentation, and actively engage others to help this cause. This is their end of the year project. We have several gardents, a beautiful bird sanctuary, a "peace" garden", and a flower, vegetable garden, all cared for by a sponsor teacher and students. We are a great school!!!
--Submitted by a parent

The school year has just started but so far so great. My child is in the Special Day Class at AE and we are more than happy with the decision to go into this program at AE. The Teacher and Teacher Aids have been very kind and and attentive to my childs needs. I am so relieved to find such a healthy invironment for my child to learn in.
--Submitted by a parent

AE is a good school, the admin and staff are well above average and most importantly the parents are very involved. We have had a great 3rd grade teacher and a 5th grade teacher. Like all public schools sometimes a few teachers get 'tenure' and become 'retired on the job'. That unfortunate but a fact of life.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 5 children. The two older children attended a school in the same district prior to Earhart's opening. I have two children who have attended AE with great success. They have both moved on to the MYP and IB program in the high school and middle school. Both are doing excellent. My 1st grader will start at Earhart in September and I am looking forward to working with the awesome 1st grade staff. Many of them were there when my two middle kids attended. The IB program is a outstanding addition to the regular curriculum. The school has excellent staff and committed families.
--Submitted by a parent